Every student is unique.

So why are so many schools exactly the same? One isn't. At The Miami Valley School, we’re independent in our teaching and learning, and in our thinking and doing. For 50 years, our students have enjoyed the freedom to explore their world, in a community that encourages them to discover how to express themselves in it. It’s why students don’t just come to The Miami Valley School. Here, they become.

Admissions

We are thrilled with your interest in The Miami Valley School and look forward to chatting more about how we foster a lifetime love of learning that ignites students’ curiosity and empowers them to make an impact. Our Admissions Office is dedicated to guiding you through the process, making it an individualized and personal experience.

Helping students develop a deeper sense of self.

We treasure our alumni.

Every one of our graduates is a valued member of the extended MVS community. Your varied careers, activities and contributions to the world since leaving here are part of the rich and diverse legacy of our school.

MVS Athletics

Athletics are an essential component of the Miami Valley School educational experience. Based on the concept of educational athletics, our program offers skill development and life experiences that help students reach their potential both on and off the field.

In This Section

This is a very exciting time in MVS’ history, as we are in the midst of a Capital Campaign that will greatly enhance the educational experience for each MVS student. Visit the Campus tab to see more exciting plans of our future campus.

“MVS was built on a commitment to excellence; serious intent with respect to college preparation; an emphasis on the arts; and a pledge to foster diversity and encourage appreciation for others.” - from TheMiami Valley School: A Retrospective

History

Our journey to becoming the premier school in the Dayton region

The Miami Valley School, as we know it on Denise Drive, started in 1964 after nearly a decade on Munger Road, then known as the “Marti School.” MVS’ history is rich with teachers and programs that empower passionately inquisitive students to make a difference in the world. Political leaders, Broadway performers, nationally-recognized comedians, award-winning actors, entrepreneurs, global thinkers, CEOs, scientists, industry leaders…just to name a few.

Six headmasters have assumed the leadership of this great school, all noting MVS’ diversity, citizenship, compassion, and authenticity, and embracing these characteristics as they have led the school forward. MVS is all about the students, the minds that seek, and teachers, the hearts that serve, who together have fostered intellectual curiosity, community connectedness, and personal relationships. Simply put, MVS’ passion is helping students discover theirs.